The global wax industry growth is set to gain impetus from their increasing usage in a wide range of applications, such as plastic & rubber additives, candle manufacturing, cosmetics, adhesives, polishes, and coatings. Wax also provides protection to packaged goods from moisture. The report further mentions that the wax market was valued at USD 7,288.9 million in 2019 and is expected to reach USD 9,249.2 million by 2027, thereby exhibiting a CAGR of 3.1% during the forecast period.
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Petroleum Segment to Grow Considerably Backed by Rising Usage of Paraffin
In terms of product type, the market is segregated into animal & plant, mineral, synthetic, and petroleum. Out of these, the petroleum segment held 63.5% wax market share in 2019 and would grow considerably throughout the forecast period. Petroleum products mainly consist of micro-crystalline type, petrolatum, and paraffin